FBI Files Expose Potential Assassination Plot Against Queen Elizabeth During US Visit

…By Enitan Thompson for TDPel Media.

Recently released FBI files from their online vault have unveiled a potential plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth during her visit to the United States.

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The document provides details of intelligence received by federal agents regarding a threat against the Queen’s life during her official visit to California in February and March of 1983.

Threat Details and Possible Locations

According to the file, a phone call was made by an individual claiming that his daughter had been killed in Northern Ireland by a rubber bullet.

The same person also threatened to harm Queen Elizabeth, stating plans to drop an object from the Golden Gate Bridge onto the royal yacht Britannia or attempt to kill the Queen during her visit to Yosemite National Park.

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The file mentions a specific club known as a republican bar frequented by sympathizers of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA).

Concerns of Irish Protests during Queen’s 1991 State Visit

Another document among the FBI files, pertaining to the Queen’s state visit to the US in 1991, raises concerns about Irish groups planning to protest the Queen’s attendance at a baseball game and a White House event.

The information was sourced from the Philadelphia Irish paper called Irish Edition.

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The file cites heightened anti-British sentiments due to perceived injustices inflicted on the Birmingham Six by the English judicial system and recent brutal murders of unarmed Irish nationalists by loyalist death squads in Northern Ireland.

While the article contained no direct threats against the President or the Queen, it was deemed potentially inflammatory.

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Ongoing Threat from the IRA

A separate file from 1989 emphasizes that although the FBI had no specific information regarding threats against Queen Elizabeth, the possibility of threats from the Irish Republican Army (IRA) against the British monarchy remains ever-present.

Conclusion: FBI Files Expose Serious Threats to Queen Elizabeth during US Visits

The recently disclosed FBI files shed light on serious threats encountered by Queen Elizabeth during her visits to the United States.

The documents outline a potential assassination plot during her 1983 visit, with the threat originating from a man claiming to seek revenge for his daughter’s death in Northern Ireland.

Additionally, concerns regarding Irish protests during her 1991 state visit highlight the ongoing tensions and anti-British sentiments.

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These files provide valuable insights into the security challenges faced by the Queen and the continuous vigilance required to safeguard her safety during international visits.

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About the Author:

Eni Thompson is a seasoned and experienced writer with over 18 years of experience in news compilation. With a special interest in transforming any occurrence into newsworthy content, Eni has honed his skills in providing comprehensive accounts of events that he has witnessed or heard. With a passion for journalism and a commitment to excellence, Eni has established himself as a reliable and respected writer in the field of news reporting. He lives in Sydney, Australia.

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